About the Family and Community Education Fund
Through contributions from participating local unions, the USW FCEF supports a wide range of educational and community activities for members, our families, and our neighbours and allies.
The FCEF was created in 1989 with a mandate to provide educational programming aimed at Steelworker families, new and young activists, and our community partners. Contributing locals can apply for FCEF funding to host their own projects.
REQUESTS FOR PROJECTS UNDER $5,000 CAN BE SUBMITTED AT ANY TIME
Through contributions from participating local unions, the USW FCEF supports a wide range of educational and community activities for members, our families, and our neighbours and allies.
Contributing locals, develop project ideas and apply for funding! Contact us for help with your applications.
Use these resources to help you write your application, make a budget and report on your project.
Your local union can become a participating local union, and gain access to great programs.
Get inspired by seeing what USW local unions across the country have done with the help of the FCEF. We fund virtual programming too, so get creative!
Get reimbursed for family care costs like babysitting incurred while attending authorized union events.
Not sure where to start with your submission? Our project ideas might spark your local’s next FCEF application!
We’ve created some educational activities that can be easily included in any project.
Each summer, a number of paid internships are available in some USW offices for the children or grandchildren of members and retired members of the United Steelworkers.
Project templates from the Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) make planning and hosting Steelworker events easier!
The Family and Community Education Fund (FCEF) wants to fund your next membership engagement event. January 22, 2021, is our next project deadline for initiatives costing more than $5,000!
The USW, through its Family & Community Education Fund (FCEF), is seeking proposals from qualified applicants to develop age-appropriate educational activities for children up to 17 years old.
The USW’s Family & Community Education Fund (FCEF) has launched an important new family care reimbursement program.
Family and Community Education Fund Coordinator
Gabriele Simmons
FCEF@usw.ca
416 544-5989 (Office)
Contact me for support with developing your project ideas and applications!
Upcoming Deadlines:
April 16, 2021
June 11, 2021
September 17, 2021
Results for large project submissions will be given one month after the above deadlines.